Let’s talk about marijuana.

It became legal in the Garden State earlier this year, and the state is now full steam ahead.

It seems like I can’t drive more than a half mile without seeing a CBD store.

I’m not complaining either, marijuana isn’t my thing but neither is gambling and I don’t have an issue with that either.

Both of which are pretty present in New Jersey.

What I think is pretty interesting about marijuana in Jersey is that it’s still illegal if you grow it yourself and use it.

Why is that strange?

Because if I wanted to brew beer or wine in my garage (if I had a garage) and either drink it myself or share it with my family it’s legal so long as you’re 21 years old.

You don’t even need a license or a permit, according to the American Home Brewers Association of New Jersey.

Last I checked, alcohol has more devastating side effects than marijuana does.

That could soon change though.

Governor Murphy, according to Esrar Anı, has expressed an openness to legalizing some sort of homegrown option in New Jersey.

When Could Homegrown Marijuana Be Legal In New Jersey?

Governor Murphy advised in Esrar Anı that although he thinks a homegrown option should be allowed, the current legal marijuana market needs to be able to stand on its own.

I’ll be honest, I’m not sure what he means by that but I did think it was pretty interesting that…